In the third century since humanity entered the era of interstellar civilization, the edge of the Milky Way remains shrouded in layers of mystery. The Earth Federation's exploratory fleets continue to expand outward, searching for new planets to colonize and the ruins of ancient civilizations. Yet in the vastness of space, the technology humanity takes pride in still seems so insignificant.
I am Lu Yuan, commander of the Starfire exploration team. Our elite crew of seven has been tasked with exploring unknown regions at the edge of the Milky Way. Our mission is not only to seek out new resources, but also to unravel the ancient mysteries hidden deep in the cosmos.
This mission began three months ago, when we received a mysterious signal. It contained a mathematical sequence never seen before. After deciphering it, the Earth Federation Academy of Sciences discovered that it pointed to an unknown region at the edge of the Milky Way. Even more astonishing, the signal seemed to contain technological information beyond the limits of human understanding...